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IHOP Is Bringing Back a Fan-Favorite Deal for a Limited Time — Here's What You Need to Know IHOP's famous all-you-can-eat buttermilk pancakes are back and available for a limited time.

By Carl Stoffers Edited by Jessica Thomas

Key Takeaways

  • IHOP is bringing back all-you-can-eat pancakes.
  • The promotion aligns with the back-to-school season, providing families with an affordable dining option during a typically budget-conscious time of year.
  • In addition to the all-you-can-eat promotion, IHOP's Pancake of the Month continues to entice customers with new flavors each month.

IHOP's all-you-can-eat pancakes are back and available through September 15. This annual promotion provides two ways to indulge in unlimited buttermilk pancakes: First, any IHOP breakfast combo includes a complimentary short stack of buttermilk pancakes. After polishing off the initial serving, guests receive additional stacks, two pancakes at a time, ensuring a continuous stream of pancake goodness — without any extra charge.

Alternatively, pancake purists can dive straight into a full stack of five buttermilk pancakes for just $5. This option also comes with endless pancakes, served two at a time. However, it's important to note that this deal exclusively features buttermilk pancakes — no other flavors qualify.

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IHOP, one of the fastest-growing franchises in 2024 and #19 on the Franchise 500 ranking, has always been known for its buttermilk pancakes, which have become an iconic part of the breakfast landscape. Last year, the brand partnered with actor Kevin Bacon during the all-you-can-eat promotion, celebrating both his birthday and IHOP's anniversary.

WOW. All You Can Eat at @IHOP. I'm so humbled.

IHOP's all-you-can-eat pancake offer arrives at a strategic time, aligning with the back-to-school season when families often seek budget-friendly dining options.

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In addition to this seasonal promotion, 2024 has seen IHOP innovate with its fan-favorite promotion, which unveils a new, creative pancake flavor — including and — each month.

IHOP announced earlier this year that it will open co-branded dining establishments with . owns both brands.

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Carl Stoffers

91³ÉÈË Staff

Senior Business Editor

Carl Stoffers is the Senior Business Editor at 91³ÉÈË, where he covers the franchise industry. Before joining 91³ÉÈË, he was Managing Editor at IPVM and held editorial roles at The New York Times Upfront, The Marshall Project, and the New York Daily News. He holds a Master's in Journalism from Columbia University.

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